Events & Classes

Dates and details about all of St. Croix Birth & Parenting's upcoming Events & Classes!

May Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group: Easter Celebration and Plant & Seed Exchange
Saturday, May 18, 11 am - noonish

  • More about this Event: During Lent, the Catholic Mothers' Group used the book 40 Days at the Foot of the Cross in our own daily private devotions. We will wind up our book study, sharing reflections about how the study impacted us and celebrate Easter.  We will also share in a seed and plant exchange!
  • As always, please come with your questions about breastfeeding, babies, and motherhood and for the encouragement of being with other Catholic breastfeeding mothers!
  • What to Bring: Yourself and your babies!  You may wish to bring a form of payment if you wish to get a drink or treat from our neighbors, Lake Elmo Coffee.  Also, please bring tools and pots you need to take your plants home.
  • Open to: pregnant or currently breastfeeding mothers and their nurslings.  You need not be Catholic, but do come aware that this is a Catholic faith-based group.
  • Facilitators: Christelle Hagen, BfNAEC, a Certified Breastfeeding Advocate, Educator, and Counselor; Certified Birth & Perinatal Loss Doula, and Certified Baby Signs Coach; and Lexy Backstrom, a Certified Breastfeeding Advocate.
  • Location: SCBP Nursery, 3511 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042
  • Future Dates: the Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group meets on the 1st Saturdays of the month
  • RSVP: Tell us you're coming!

Certified Breastfeeding Advocates Training Course
Online Course ​begins Fall 2019, date TBA

  • More about this Course: The Certified Breastfeeding Advocates Training Course gives you the tools to support breastfeeding mothers in your social circles and to promote breastfeeding in your community.  This online training course can be completed at your own pace.
  • Open to: experienced breastfeeding mothers who share the Breastfeed {Naturally} philosophy of respect for human life, natural women's wellness, and strong families
  • Instructor: Gina Peterson, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
  • Start Date: The course is self-paced.  If you track along with the recommended pace, the course takes 6-8 weeks.
  • Cost: $50, plus membership fee if you are not a member of Breastfeed {Naturally}
  • For More Information:
    www.breastfeednaturally.org/breastfeeding-advocate.html​

FREE CLASS: Succeed When You Breastfeed
Online Class...available on demand

  • More about this Class: Succeed When You Breastfeed is a free, online class for mothers that teaches you the 10 Baby Steps to Effective, Joyful Breastfeeding.  Packed with information.  Complete at your own pace.
  • Open to: expectant mothers and currently breastfeeding mothers and their partners, or anyone wanting to learn more about how to establish breastfeeding 
  • Instructor: Christelle Hagen, BfNAEC, HCHD, ICI, a Breastfeed Naturally-Certified Breastfeeding Advocate, Educator, and Counselor
  • Start Date: Online course can be started anytime​
  • Cost: FREE!

    Register for Succeed When You Breastfeed

Location of Support Groups & Breastfeeding Counseling
St. Croix Birth & Parenting -- The Nursery
3511 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Suite 130
Lake Elmo, MN  55042

Free on and off street parking
Located behind Lake Elmo Coffee

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